Strong TrussTrouper 1.2 User manual

TrussTrouper 1.2
Equipment Type 41080 • Rev. August 2007
FOLLOW SPOTLIGHT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
4350 McKinley Street • Omaha, Nebraska 68112 USA
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.strong-lighting.com

PREFACE
THE STRONG TrussTrouper 1.2 Type 41080 is a high intensity, lightweight follow
spotlight designed for high performance and ease of operation and portability. The light source is
an OSRAM®1200 watt double-ended HMI® metal halide bulb mounted transversly in a xed, deep
ellipse type metal reector. The bulb has an expected life of (500) hours of operation, and it is advis-
able to have a spare bulb available for each unit.
THE SPOTLIGHTis shipped with a yoke adaptable for truss mounting. An optional
folding oor stand assembly or tripod base are available through Strong International Dealers.
Interchangeable lens mechanisms are supplied in Long, Medium and Short throw congurations,
and are readily mounted to the TrussTrouper as the application or venue requires.
THE SOLID STATE POWER SUPPLY is mounted below the head assembly. The
power supply and lamphouse are forced-air cooled by built-in blowers. Lamphouse and power sup-
ply are controlled by means of xture-mounted switches at the rear of the base pan.
POWER REQUIREMENT for the TrussTrouper is 120 V.AC, 15 amperes, 60 Hertz.
Approximate line draw is 12 amperes. A 220 V.AC, 50/60 Hertz model is available under Type
Number 41080-03 or -04. A 12 foot, three-wire power cord is mounted to the power supply.
THE OPTICAL SYSTEM, designed for left- or right-hand operation, includes a vari-
able focus lens mechanism which intensies light output as the spot size is reduced from ood to
spot. The two rear mounted controls operate the fade out/douser and the iris. Control levers for the
six color self-cancelling boomerang are located on the top of the housing. A pattern slot for gobos
is accessible in front of the iris.
REPLACEMENT BULBS are available through authorized Strong Entertainment
Lighting and OSRAM Dealers. Use only the OSRAM 1200W double-ended HMI in this unit. Bulbs
returned for warranty adjustment must be returned through the original supplier, shipped prepaid,
with all relevant warranty papers completed and enclosed.
IF AT ANY TIME you have a suggestion, or desire aid in securing anticipated results,
write directly to STRONG ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING, 4350 McKinley Street, Omaha, Nebraska
68112, or visit our website at www.strong-lighting.com.
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INSTALLATION - OPERATION
INSPECT THE UNIT upon receipt. Any damage must be reported to the freight car-
rier immediately. It is the responsibility of the consignee, not the shipper, to le damage claims.
THE HMI BULB, if ordered with the unit, is included in the accessory kit packed with
the spotlight. DO NOT touch the quartz envelope when handling the bulb; ngermarks will burn into
the vessel, reducing light, and contributing to premature bulb failure. Handle the bulb by the metal
base caps only. The HMI bulb is not polarized, and the iginter lead can attach to either end.
DISMOUNT THE LAMPHOUSE COVER from the rear of the lamphouse by loosening
the (4) captive screws. Loosen the top bulb mounting bracket and remove the threaded nuts from the
ends of the HMI bulb. Pull the upper bulb mount clear of the reector and insert the bulb through the
reector holes. Slide the lower bulb end cap through the lower mounting opening; attach the igniter
lead and secure using the knurled nut. Swing the top bulb mounting bracket over the upper end cap;
attach the upper lead, and secure using the knurled nut. Tighten the top mounting bracket.
IF USING THE OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND ASSEMBLY, drop the legs to the
horizontal position and pin in place. The oor stand may then be moved on its casters to desired
location. IMPORTANT: Once the oor stand has been positioned, lower the leveling feet to transfer
the weight of the unit from the casters to the leveling feet. If the unit is to be permanently installed,
it is advisable to remove both casters and leveling feet, and bolt the stand to the oor.
INSERT THE POST of the yoke assembly into the nylon bushing at the top of the
oor stand tube. Position the yoke for right- or left-hand operation (as desired). Place the spotlight
head on the yoke assembly, making certain that the semicircular friction plate of the spotlight saddle
(see Figure 2, Item 41) is between the yoke and the brake clamping plate. Tighten the (2) handwheel
knobs on each side of the yoke allowing adequate end play for free operation, and tighten the (2) lock
knobs. Vertical movement of the spotlight head can be adjusted by the amount of torque applied to
the lower, spring-loaded braking knob against the friction plate.
SET THE BALANCE of the head assembly. Loosen the (2) hex nuts on each side
securing the saddle brackets to the spotlight base rail (see Figure 2, Item 66). Slide the spotlight head
inside the slots until the proper balance is achieved, and retighten the hex nuts.
THE SPOTLIGHT YOKE, as supplied, is designed for use with standard truss xtures.
Truss mounting the TrussTrouper will depend largely on its application in any given venue.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION for the 41080-01 or -02 (120 V.AC, 60 Hz.) requires
a 120 V.AC, three prong 15 ampere grounded outlet. The Type 41080-03 or -04 (240 V.AC, 50/60
Hz.) may be tted with a plug acceptable for the local electrical supply. See the Equipment Data
Plate for the correct voltage before connecting the unit. Sustaining line draw of the TrussTrouper is
(12) amperes; observe local electrical codes regarding line protection.
ENERGIZE THE AC LINE by closing the POWER circuit breaker at the rear of the
spotlight head, and the cooling fans will operate. Close the LAMP switch and the bulb will ignite.
Allow one to ve minutes for the bulb to reach full intensity. Rotate the three adjusting screws below
the lamphouse base pan to center and focus the bulb inside the reector. Alternate adjustments while
observing the spot until the light eld is as at as possible at highest intensity.
WHENEVER THE SPOTLIGHT is moved, either from one position to another, or one
show site to another, the bulb mount should be inspected at the new installation site to determine that
the bulb is rmly seated in its socket. The above bulb alignment procedure must then be repeated
after the bulb mount assembly is replaced.
MAINTENANCE
THE TrussTrouper requires very little maintenance to keep it in good working order.
Cleanliness is the most important factor. Clean the surface of the reector regularly using a clean,
dry cloth. If excessively soiled, a good, spray-on commercial glass cleaner may be used. The bulb
envelope may be cleaned with alcohol on a clean cloth, and rinsed with distilled water.
THE COOLING FANS are permanently lubricated, and require no oil. Fan impeller
blades and intake grilles must be cleaned regularly to prevent restriction of air ow, particularly after
events such as tractor pulls or rodeos.
OPTICAL SYSTEM LENSES may be cleaned with an optical grade lens cleaner and
Roscoe Lens Tissue. Light lubrication of the lens carriage slide rods using WD-40®or equivalent
may be desirable; do not use graphite lubricants, and do not lubricate the iris assembly.
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OPERATION OF OPTICAL SYSTEM
THE OPTICAL SYSTEM of the TrussTrouper consists of a spot size selector, an iris
assembly to reduce the size of the spot aperture, and a fade-out chopper assembly to permit reducing
light output from full intensity to complete douse. The iris and chopper controls are mounted on the
back of the lamphouse and are fully accessible from either side of the unit. The spot size is selected
by setting and locking a control knob located on the right side (as viewed from rear) of the unit.
INSTALL A LENS MECHANISM compatible with the desired throw. The three lens
mechanisms are designated as Short, Medium, and Long Throw. The throw specications listed below
may serve as a guideline when rst setting up the TrussTrouper, but optimal performance at a given
throw distance may vary with ambient light levels, projection angles, and other variables unique to
the venue.
Short Throw 20 - 50 feet (6.0 - 15.2 m)
Medium Throw 40-100 feet (12.2 - 30.5 m)
Long Throw 50-130 feet (15.2 - 39.6 m)
IGNITE THE LAMPHOUSE and allow the bulb to stabilize. Open the iris to project
the largest aperture by rotating the iris control (left) fully counterclockwise. Open the chopper blades
by rotating the chopper control (right) fully clockwise. Rotate the spot size control knob (right side)
counterclockwise to unlock, and slide the knob forward or back to set the desired spot size. Lock the
spot size control at the desired point.
TO REDUCE SPOT SIZE, or to project a “head”
spot, rotate the iris control clockwise to the desired spot size. The
spot cannot be doused by means of the iris control; do not force
the control beyond its stop. Use the fade-out chopper blades to
douse (black out) the spot.
ROTATING THE FADE-OUT CONTROL will
decreasethelightoutput,anddimthespottocompletedouse-out.
It is adviseable to use the dousing capability of this control to
cut off the light between cues instead of extinguishing the bulb.
The HMI bulb requires a relatively long warmup period, and
repeated ignitions decrease bulb life.
Iris Control
Fade-Out
Control
Friction
Brake
Color
Arms
Spot Size
Control
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OPERATION OF COLOR BOOMERANG
THE COLOR BOOMERANG is equipped with six color holders. Additional lter
holders can be supplied by an authorized Strong International Dealer.
TO OPERATE INDIVIDUAL COLOR FILTERS, engage the desired lter selector
lever. A rocker catch located in the color disc housing holds the lter in position.
TO RELEASE A COLOR, push the lter release button or engage another color, thus
releasing the previous color automatically.
NOTE: WHEN PLACING COLOR FILTERS in the boomerang, the less dense colors
(pink, amber) should be placed in the holders toward the rear of the boomerang (toward arc), and
those of greater density (red, green) should be placed in the holders toward the front of the boomer-
ang (away from the arc). Use high temperature lter material (RoscoLux® or equivalent).
COLOR TEMPERATURE REDUCTION FILTERS, required for use with television
and videotape, are available from theatrical supply dealers.
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Grnd
1200 Watt HMI
TrussTrouper 1.2
Wiring Diagram
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Grnd
Neutral Phase
110-120 V.AC
L1 L2
208-230 V.AC
1200 Watt HMI
NOTE: Lamp “On” when X9 open
Lamp “Off” when X9 shorted
Wire S2 switch across COM & N.C.

WIRING DIAGRAM
Parts List
Ref.
Desig. Part No. Description
B1,2 61-98002 Blower, 115 V.AC, 50/60 Hz.
- 81272 Blower, 230 V.AC, 50/60 Hz. (early Export units)
- 88253 Blower Power Cord & Plug
DS1 41103 HMI Bulb, 1200 Watt
M1 31-32001 Elapsed Time Meter
S1 71660 Switching Circuit Breaker, 16 A.
S2 31-61011 Interlock Switch, Pushbutton
S3 21-61228 Rocker Switch, ON/OFF
25444 Power Supply
25447 Igniter
NOTE: Power Supply is set at the factory for 110 or 220 input voltage.
Speciy desired input voltage when ordering replacement.
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FIGURE 1

FIGURE 1
Parts List
Item Part No. Description
1 25396 Screw, 10-32 Captive
2 81-28002 Hand Rail
3 4257102 Washer, Hand Rail
4 41908 Rear Panel (Welded to Item 6)
5 4268006 Hand Rail Fastening Nut, 1/4-28 Hex
6 41908 Lamphouse Cover, Welded Assembly (incl. Item 4)
7 41315 Bottom Cover, Welded Assembly
8 11-40037 AC Power Cord
9 41330 Captive Screw
10 41292 Lens Housing, Welded Assembly
11 4060180 Screw, 6-32 x 3/16" Pan Head
12 41304 Long Throw Lens
13 41289 Lens Ring
14 81-28002 Hand Rail
- 41326 Lens Assembly, Long Throw (Items 10-14)
15 41294 Lens Ring
16 41305 Medium Throw Lens
17 81-28002 Hand Rail
18 41296 Lens Housing, Welded Assembly
19 4060180 Screw, 6-32 x 3/16" Pan Head
- 41327 Lens Assembly, Medium Throw (Items 15-19)
20 41298 Lens Ring
21 25491 Short Throw Lens
22 41299 Lens Housing, Welded Assembly
23 4060180 Screw, 6-32 x 3/16" Pan Head
- 41328 Lens Assembly, Short Throw (Items 20-23)
24 4250500 Mounting Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" Button Head
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FIGURE 2
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FIGURE 2
Parts List
Item Part No. Description
1 41257 Bulb Contact
2 41254 Upper Bulb Retainer
3 41300 Reector
- 4081002 Mounting Screw, 8-32 x 1" Pan Head
- 41-35008 Spacer
4 41907 Bulb Mounting Pedestal
5 4060370 Mounting Screw, 6-32 x 3/8" Pan Head
6 41103 HMI Bulb, 1200 Watt Double-Ended
- 4080310 Mounting Screw, 8-32 x 5/16" Pan Head
7 11-58013 Compression Spring (3 req’d.)
8 41337 Adjusting Shaft, Bulb Positioning (3 req’d.)
9 41255 Lower Bulb Retainer
10 41242 Reector Mounting Plate
11 41250 Chopper Mounting Plate
12 41248 Chopper Slide Rod (2 req’d.)
13 41278 Upper Chopper Blade Assembly
14 41279 Lower Chopper Blade Assembly
15 41253 Actuator Arm, Choppers
16 4250752 Mounting Screw, Iris Plate; 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Head
17 41312 Pull Rod, Short
- 31-98131 Ball Joint Elbow (2 req’d.)
18 4080621 Gobo Channel Mounting Screw, 8-32 x 5/8" Pan Head
19 31-98131 Ball Joint Elbow (2 req’d.)
- 41311 Pull Rod, Long
20 41276 Spacer Rod
21 31-61030 Top Cover Interlock Switch (S2)
22 65322 Switch Mounting Bracket
- 4060501 Mounting Screw, 6-32 x 1/2" Flat Head
23 41242 Iris Mounting Plate
24 41301 Gobo Slide Channel (2 req’d.)
25 41263 Iris Back Plate
26 24374 Iris
27 41261 Iris Actuator Collar
28 41237 Iris Actuator Arm
29 25386 Iris Clamp (2 req’d.)
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Item Part No. Description
30 41264 Iris Spacer Plate
31 41265 Lens Retaining Ring
32 41302 Condensor Lens
32 41281 Condensor Lens Mounting Ring
34 41277 Lens Ring Guide Rod
35 41271 Phenolic Bushing
36 48103 Knob, Red Plastic
- 41370 Threaded Shaft
- 4257102 Flatwasher, 1/4"
37 41229 Slide Bar
38 41275 Slide Bar Transfer Bracket
39 31-07003 Bushing
40 41252 Optical System Front Plate
41 41284 Saddle Bracket & Brake Quadrant, Welded Assembly
42 4507101 Flatwasher, 1/2" Steel
43 45153 Clamping Knob, Cast Aluminum
44 31-32001 Elapsed Time Meter (M1), 60 Hz.
45 41228 Meter Mounting Bracket
46 25389 Stud Plate, Balance Slide
47 41317 Igniter Retaining Strap (2 req’d.)
48 25415 Igniter Mounting Plate
49* 25447 Igniter Assembly (incl. Item 48)
50 41330 Captive Screw
51 4080370 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips Head
52 41308 Base Rail Front Plate
53 41226 Base Rail
54 61-98002 Blower (B1, B2), 115 V.AC, 50/60 Hz.
- 81272 Blower (B1, B2), 230 V.AC, 50/60 Hz. (early Export units)
55 11-40037 Cable Clamp (incl. with Figure 1, Item 10 Cord)
56 83131 Blower Grille
57 25417 Mounting Bracket, Power Supply
58 25444 Power Supply Assembly
FIGURE 2 Parts List (continued)
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* Replacement Igniter supplied as shown; leads must be eld-spliced

Item Part No. Description
59 51168 Knurled Knob, Bulb Positioning Control (3 req’d.)
- 4080184 Set Screw, 8-32 x 3/16"
60 41336 Spacer, Bulb Adjustment (3 req’d.)
61 25387 Balance Slide Bracket (2 req’d.)
62 41227 Switch Mounting Bracket
63 21-61228 Rocker Switch (S3), LAMP ON/OFF
64 71660 Switching Circuit Breaker (S1), POWER
65 41283 Saddle Bracket, Welded Assembly
66 4378001 Hexnut, Balance Slide Lock; 3/8-16 (4 req’d.)
67 41319 Control Rod (2 req’d.)
68 41320 Locking Collar (2 req’d.)
69 51-58017 Compression Spring (2 req’d.)
70 41318 Control Handle (2 req’d.)
71 41309 Back Plate
NOT SHOWN
18753 Friction Brake Clamping Knob & Stud
21-58024 Compression Spring, Friction Brake
18213 Compression Bushing, Inner
18214 Compression Bushing, Outer
18755 Friction Brake Pad & Stud, Welded Assembly
FIGURE 2 Parts List (continued)
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FIGURE 3
Item Part No. Description
1 45308 Color Release Pushbutton
2 41239 Boomerang Cover Plate
3 45306 Pivot Stud Bushing
4 4253500 Pivot Stud Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3-1/2"
5 01704 Hitch Pin (4 req’d.)
6 4087101 Washer (12 req’d.)
7 18122 Retainer Plate, Rear
8 51-58029 Compression Spring
9 41240 Color Release Guide Bracket
10 00919 Cotter Pin
11 41234 Color Release Plunger
12 45310 Torsion Spring, Release Arm
13 45309 Color Arm Catch Bracket
14 41260 Trip Lever
15 4040251 Screw, 4-40 x 1/4" Button Head
16 45304 Stop Pin, Color Arm Travel
COLOR BOOMERANG
Assembly No. 25419
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Item Part No. Description
17 18121 Retainer Plate, Front
18 4258015 Nylon Hexnut, 1/4-20 (2 req’d.)
- 4257001 Shakeproof Lockwasher, 1/4"
19 45308 Hook (early models only)
20 46150 Clip (3 req’d. per Color Holder)
21 4040250 Screw, 4-40 x 1/4" (2 req’d. per Color Holder)
22 18118 Color Frame (2 req’d. per Color Holder)
23* 47215 Color Gel, Light Red (RoscoLux #26)
- 47216 Color Gel, Primary Blue (RoscoLux #80)
- 47217 Color Gel, Sky Blue (RoscoLux #68)
- 47218 Color Gel, Daylight Blue (RoscoLux #65)
- 47219 Color Gel, Flesh Pink (RoscoLux #34)
- 47220 Color Gel, Golden Amber (RoscoLux #21)
24 25412 Color Selector Arm
25 25408 Color Selector Arm
26 25407 Color Selector Arm
27 25411 Color Selector Arm
28 25410 Color Selector Arm
29 25409 Color Selector Arm
30 45303 Torsion Spring (6 req’d.)
NOT SHOWN
25396 Boomerang Mounting Screw, Captive (4 req’d.)
* Install less dense colors (pink, amber) closest to light source
FIGURE 3 Parts List (continued)
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FIGURE 4
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Truss Mount
Tripod Mount
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Item Part No. Description
1 41243 Yoke, Welded Assembly
2 65431 Inner Tube Retaining Collar
3 41325 Yoke Pivot, Welded Assembly
4 83381 Swivel Clamp Collar
5 25420 Strap (2 req’d.)
6 4251003 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" Hex Head
- 4257000 Lockwasher, 1/4" Split Ring
- 4257102 Flatwasher, 1/4"
7 4372250 Screw, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Square Head
8 65420 Thrust Bearing
9 65824 Inner Tube, Welded Assembly
10 83742 Outer Tube & Base Column, Welded Assembly
11 4433000 Screw, 7/16-14 x 3" Hex Head (4 req’d.)
- 4507101 Flatwasher, 1/2"
- 4438002 FlexLock Hexnut, 7/16-14
12 83744 Base Leg, Welded Assembly (4 req’d.)
13 49226 Leveling Foot (4 req’d.)
14 49208 Caster (4 req’d.)
15 83745 Leg T-Bolt (4 req’d.)
16 4437100 Flatwasher, 7/16"
17 48395 Height Adjusting Pin, 3/8" Diameter
18 10048A Knob, Red Plastic
19 49290 Swivel Clamping Shaft
20 4377103 Thrust Washer
21 49130 Handle Shaft
22 7200835 Tripod Yoke, Welded Assembly
23 20102200 Spigot (Hex Nut not shown)
PARTS LIST
Figure 4
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